Apple Music releases Usher’s Super Bowl LVIII Halftime trailer, Rema’s “Calm Down” breaks record on Billboard pop airplay chart, Naomi Osaka says giving birth destroyed her pelvic floor. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest, which summarizes five of the hottest global news stories you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.
1. Apple Music releases USHER: 30 Years in the Making Super Bowl LVIII Halftime trailer
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Usher and Apple Music have dropped the much-anticipated official trailer for the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show. The trailer, which showcases incredible footage spanning over 30 years, includes fans of Usher and features appearances by basketball legend LeBron James, J Balvin, Jung Kook, and, of course, the man himself, Usher.
Music lovers can also pre-add Usher’s eagerly awaited ninth studio album, titled “Coming Home,” set to release on February 9th, exclusively on Apple Music. Additionally, fans can immerse themselves in three decades of USHER’s chart-topping hits across various genres, from boundary-pushing R&B to club ballads and global bangers, with Apple Music’s curated playlist, “USHER Essentials.”
2. Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ breaks record on Billboard pop airplay chart
.@heisrema & @selenagomez’s “Calm Down” spends a record-breaking 64th week charting on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart this week.
It’s officially the longest charting song in history surpassing @Harry_Styles’ “As It Was.”
— U.S. Radio Updater (@USRadioUpdater) January 12, 2024
In a groundbreaking achievement, Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema has broken a new record as his hit single “Calm Down” becomes the longest-charting song in the history of the Billboard Pop Airplay chart. Since its release, “Calm Down” has been a chart-topping sensation, captivating audiences worldwide with its infectious melody, super production, and Rema’s distinctive vocals.
The song’s remarkable longevity of spending 64 weeks on the Billboard Pop Airplay chart is a testament to its enduring popularity in the United States, where it has been declared platinum. The song was released as one of the lead singles of Rema’s 2022 debut album “Raves & Roses” and enjoyed massive commercial success that reached global proportions after American popstar Selena Gomez featured on the remix.
3. South Africa: Siya Kolisi and David Beckham spotted courtside in Paris
David Beckham meets Siya Kolisi..🔥🔥❤ pic.twitter.com/jwCeao8K8p
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) January 12, 2024
The NBA Paris Game 2024 kicked off on Thursday, and the courtside was, of course, filled with famous faces, including South Africa’s Siya Kolisi. Kolisi was not the only famous face spotted at the Accor Arena in Paris; former English footballer David Beckham was also there to watch the Brooklyn Nets and the Cleveland Cavaliers play the league’s third regular-season game.
Beckham posted on his Instagram stories a short clip of himself and the Springbok captain having a little moment, courtside. The two sports players are seen talking, but what they are saying cannot exactly be heard, sparking interest as to what the conversation could be about.
4. Yemi Alade performs at the AFCON opening ceremony
VIDEO: Yemi Alade Performs At AFCON Opening Ceremony
Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade performed at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.
Total Energies AFCON shared the video on its official X handle with the caption, “Amazing opening ceremony… pic.twitter.com/ccmkpAicFN
— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) January 13, 2024
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade gave a showstopping performance at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. The singer had described it as a “dream come true” in a tweet on her X account on Thursday when she revealed that she had been desiring to perform at football ceremonies since 2016.
Yemi Alade wrote, “I cannot buttress the importance of prayer and speaking into existence your heart desires. Since 2016, I have desired to perform at the stadium for football ceremonies surrounded by 100’s of dancers and millions of people.” Cote d’Ivoire plays host to the 2023 AFCON tournament for the first time since 1984.
5. Naomi Osaka says giving birth destroyed her pelvic floor
Naomi Osaka Says Giving Birth ‘Destroyed’ Her Pelvic Floor https://t.co/d3JOVjIb88
— Miss Do Tell (@BogieF) January 14, 2024
Naomi Osaka is embracing her new role as a mom and how her life and body have changed since. On Wednesday, January 10, the four-time Grand Slam singles champion opened up about her motherhood journey and the physical transformation she endured while pregnant. After welcoming her infant daughter, Shai in July 2023 with rapper Cordae, the athlete said she experienced alarming changes in her health.
“Having a baby completely destroys your pelvic floor,” Osaka explained. “I was shocked because I couldn’t get up out of my bed. I had to roll sideways, and it was a really long process because, for me, my immediate way of thinking is: To rebuild this I have to do a lot of sit-ups. And I learned that that’s totally not what you’re supposed to do. You’re supposed to do deep pelvic floor work. I did have a really great team around me that gave me a lot of information,” she said while adding, “I feel like that’s something that not a lot of people have access to.”
Featured Image: @usher/Instagram
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